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    Setting up Pro Tools 10 with Profire 2626

    Hey, i can't seem to figure out how to set up my new pro fire 2626 with protools 10, i see nothing that shows that pro tools is even recognizing the pro fire. I set up the latest drivers and what not. Id really appreciate any help, thanks.
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    WTB- Pod XT Pro

    Hey guys, im looking to buy a Pod Xt Pro here in the next week or 2 or whenever my damn taxes come back. Anyways, im looking for something decently kept up and working great. I would like to get the model packs in it also if possible. Looking for a US buy, Michigan to be specific. Lemme know...
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    Feedback/ Advice on my drum programming

    Hey, i just finished getting all the drums layed out for this quick cover of Ac 130 by attack attack. Im just trying to do a quick, easy song to practice some of my recording. I need some thoughts on my drum programming. I think its too fake sounding but I don't really know how to make it more...
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    programming punk beats

    hey guys, im having some trouble when trying to program punk beats. im wondering where the snare and kick hits should go on the grid. or what subdivision of the beat they should go. im looking for a punk beat like in this song... Thanks! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6kfin-UeAQ&ob=av3e
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    Feedback on this new mix? Hardcore/punk

    hey everyone, i gotta new mix from my bands upcoming ep that i produced and recorded. so far i think its some of MY best work but i know its still far from great. im just looking for some tips and opinions about anything on the mix. i can hear a few things wrong right now so this is just a rough...
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    Mesa Roadking Cab

    Hey guys i gotta few questions about my road king cab. 1. I opened up the back of it ( only half closed) and i found that on the v30 side of it it has one 16 ohm and one 8ohm v30. Is this normal or is it some stupid mistake one of the previous owners might have done? 2. Im getting an...
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    Dealing with 2 guitarists with shared parts

    So i am producing and recording my bands new record and ive ran into an issue. My band has 2 guitarists that share lead an rhythum parts (myself and another). Basically i am wondering how to divide up the tracks to where i still get 2 rhythum tracks and a lead up the center. Because we are...
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    first mix in a while

    hey guys just got around writing a new pop/ hardcore demo and would like some critique. The only thing i can think is the guitars are not edited so theres hum and parts that need some chopping. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/5825762/117%20MSTR.mp3
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    Is it bad to turn on and off interface?

    Hey i've been wondering if its bad for my computer and or interface to shut it on and off wile my computer is still on... kinda like they say with iPods and how your supposed to eject them. The reason is im having some problems with cracking and overall unsteadyness while im running my...
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    Setting up my nanoKontrol

    Hey, im trying to setup my nanokontrol and just cant seem to figure it out. I've tried checking my software manual and the nanokontrols manual. I was wondering if anyone knows how to do this. Im running sony acid 7 and i know its not a too widely used daw but if anyone knows any about it that...
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    Spot Micing Cymbals: Dynamic or Condenser?

    Hey, what do you guys prefer for spot micing? I usually just spot mic hihat and china. Normally with dynamics, but im thinking of trying some condensers on them
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    problems with cracking in software

    So im having this problem when i get to the end of my session and get a few plugins in and the software starts to lag and crack and cause the audio to stop... pain in the ass. So i thought it was a cpu overload error cause i use to use an old single core processor pc. Now i gotta new computer...
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    Upgrading the processor in my PC

    Hey guys, after being fed up with CPU overloads and not being able to use vst's properly ect, Im going to upgrade my processor. My current computer is a HP desktop from around '04 or '05. The current processor is an AMD athlon XP 3000+ 2.10 GHz. What should i look for?? What processor...
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    struggling with mix clarity

    So, one thing i've noticed lately is my mixes tend to sound way to jumbled up. Theres no clarity and a lot of parts are just getting lost in the mix. Mabey it's my set up that im running which is very modest for the quality i am getting. or is it my mixing, because right now i cant listen...
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    Gettin a very squashed high snare sound

    Hey guys, im looking to get a certain snare sound. Part of me loves it and part of me gets annoyed by it. but i wanna try a song with it. My drummer recor[/URL]ded a song with a high tuned snare so i imagine with a lot of compression it can happen. but is there any thing else??? its at .15...
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    Question about midi

    So i tried finding this on the search but all i got was children of bodom crap. Anyways... I've been using midi a lot more now for piano and strings and synth since i dont have an actual Keyboard. I usually just write in the notes on the timeline. (im using sony acid pro) The only sounds i have...
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    wtb: mesa or orange head

    I'm looking to buy a new head. I'm going for a mesa rec (single, dual, tripple). Or I might want an orange rocker 30. Shoot me some offers. I'm not looking to spend over 950 shipped. Thanks
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    double tracking leads??

    Just wondering how many of you guys find that leads are better double tracked like rhythms? I haven't tried it very many time cause I almost think it could be too much.
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    Question for all you amp techs

    So i got a problem with my peavey windsor. Whenever i flip it on, the power amp tubes light up and stuff but the preamp tubes or the pilot light doesnt light up. and i get no sound. Its almost as if the whole front section of the amp is broke but the back section is fine. I even tried plugging...
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    First full band hardcore mix, with vocals

    So this is the first track from my bands demo EP that i recorded. I know a lot of you will shoot yourself when you hear our crabness. But please all opinions aside im just looking for some advice on the mix and master. Drums were all mic'ed up and replaced with various samples Bass is...